I think you have to say Paul George. Griffin is great but because he doesn't play D I don't think you can choose him over George.

Curry has even played better this year but again he's just not a George's level. CP3 would be in the discussion but he's hurt now...And Dwight Howard?? He's great but also I think he benefiting from the lack of big men in the NBA these days.

Also speaking of being hurt Russel Westbrook... here's a question as well as OKC is playing now are they better off without him (with him playing the usual way he does)?

Posted by stinenavy on 1/31/2014 2:11:00 PM (view original):They have a better record with Westbrook than without. If anything, Durant has certainly become a better player than he was during that brutal Memphis series last year.

As in the Miami game, the double teams on Durant lead to quick passes to Ibaka who gets open shots.

Agreed Durant has become a tougher and a better facilitator and scorer, yes the record is better with Westbrook. But there was going to acclimation period. I don't know they just seem like a better team now. Westbrook took some crazy shots...

Posted by stinenavy on 1/31/2014 1:34:00 PM (view original):Some odd tiers. No idea how you don't put Durant and James in the same one.

I'd put Chris Paul as the 3rd best player with Blake Griffin and Paul George following him.

Of all the weird things in my tiers.. I am most comfortable with LBJ in a separate class than KD. Lebron is now a top 5 all-time player in my opinion. Durant is not even top 20 at this stage in his career.

This regular season means very little to me in ranking those 2. Lebron is clearly waiting for the playoffs to dominate.

14-2 in their last 16 games which they beat Houston, Golden State, Portland (twice), San Antonio and Miami. Their two losses where to Washington and Orlando (maybe WIS randomness is correct! lol). Again they look like a better team without him. Westbrook is just too inefficient IMHO the way he plays now.